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In some countries young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting university studies. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decide to do this

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In the modern times, most young people who have just graduated from high
school
 decide/tend to work or travel around their countries and the world before starting college. There certain merits and demerits of
this
 situation. Some of the possible advantages of encouraging young people are the chance to learn about different cultures, people and to see new places a
nd to save some
Suggestion
and save some
money for their education. Because they have lots of time in
this
 period, they can improve their communication skills which are significant for not only their personal
life
 but
also
 their academic
life
.
In addition
, by saving money by working in some part-time jobs, they may put aside some money to pay their
life
 expenses when they start college. A
ccomodation
Suggestion
Accommodation
and tuition fees are quite/highly expensive in many parts of the world. If they work in advance, they can pay the costs without worrying about them.
Also
,
this
 allows them to focus only on their studies.
Besides
 the above mentioned advantages, there is a disadvantage, too. To stay away from education
life
 for a long time might put people off
school
. Young people could lose their enthusiasm and interest in academic
life
. They may not want to return to their education
life
. It can destroy their whole
life
. That’s why they should keep their zealous lively e
vertime.
 In conclusion, taking a break from
school
 before university studies can be useful if young people could make the most of
this
 opportunity;
however
, they should be careful to return/r
eadapt
make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose
adapt
to
school
 and not lose their interest.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • Cultural immersion
  • Life experience
  • Work ethic
  • Career readiness
  • Self-discovery
  • Delayed gratification
  • Intellectual stagnation
  • Financial implications
  • Social dynamics
  • Academic trajectory
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